Head Chef, Toronto


Canada

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Job Description


The Head Chef is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, analyzing costs, and ensuring food quality meets standards. They demonstrate new techniques, create recipes, train staff, and manage menu planning and recruitment.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze operating costs and other data.

  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment.

  • Supervise specialist chefs, cooks, and kitchen workers.

  • Create new recipes.

  • Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, and presentation.

  • Supervise kitchen staff.

  • Plan menus and ensure food quality.

  • Recruit and hire staff.

  • Train staff in food preparation and handling.

Qualifications:

  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.

  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

  • Work setting: Restaurant.

  • Cuisine specialties: Greek.

Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of Greek cuisine.

  • Ability to analyze costs and data.

  • Excellent cooking and presentation skills.

  • Leadership and team management abilities.

  • Effective communication and training skills.

Physical Requirements:

  • Stamina and endurance to work in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to stand for long periods.

  • Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.